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What Types Of Licenses Does The Insurance Division Issue?

Insurance companies doing business in Hawaii must be licensed by the Insurance Division of the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Insurance agents selling insurance in Hawaii must also be licensed by the Insurance Division.

The Hawaii Insurance Division issues the following type of licenses:

General Agent

Subagent

Solicitor

Nonresident agent or broker

Independent adjuster

Public adjuster

Managing general agent

Reinsurance intermediary

Workers` Compensation claims adjuster`s limited license

Limited licenses issued pursuant to 431:9­214, HRS

Insurance companies applying for a Certificate of Authority must use the NAIC`s Uniform Certificate of Authority Application (UCAA).

The UCAA consists of the Primary Application and the Expansion Application. The Primary Application should be used by newly formed Hawaii insurance companies seeking a Hawaii Certificate of Authority and for insurers, not currently admitted in Hawaii, wishing to redomesticate to Hawaii. The Expansion Application should be used by all other insurance companies already licensed in another state and seeking a Hawaii Certificate of Authority.

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Disclaimer

The information on this page is meant to provide a general overview of the law. The laws in your state and/or city may deviate significantly from those described here. If you have specific questions related to your situation you should speak with a local attorney.